May30, 2018

RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) held their 2017-2018 graduation ceremony on May 24, 2018 in the Suwannee High School Auditorium.

Graduation began with RTC Principal Mary Keen welcoming those in attendance. GED graduates Karreem Armalin and Akyrianna Wheeler led the Pledge while Jasmine Garling welcomed special guests in attendance.

Superintendent Ted Roush congratulated the students and then proceed to present the program completers and industry certification recipients with their diploma or certification.

In addition to each recognizing each program completer and industry certification recipient, RTC also graduated twenty-seven students from the Adult Basic Education/GED class and eight Suwannee Virtual School (SVS) students.

Special awards and scholarships were given out at the conclusion of the graduation. The following students received recognition:

North Florida Community College Scholarship – Joshua White and Lillian Saldana

Rotary CTE Scholarship – Fernando Hernandez and Tyler Sandlin

Walter Doughty Memorial Scholarship – Jeffery Creamer

Vincent M. Jones Achievement Award – Mylene Watts and Karreem Armalin

W.E. Music Memorial Scholarship – Colten Crews

Keen says, “Congratulation to our State of Florida High School Diploma graduates, Career and Technical Education Program Completers, Industry Certification recipients, and award winners. Twenty-Nine RIVEROAK Technical College students received their high school diploma, 58 students were recognized as program completers and 130 industry certifications were awarded. These graduates and program completers represent the fulfillment of our mission to provide qualified workers for the job market, to enable students to become self-sufficient and self-confident, and to encourage students to become highly productive citizens with positive values. We are very proud of the accomplishments of our students. Our Graduation and Awards Ceremony would not have been possible without the contributions and support from our faculty, staff, and community. Thank you to all for making it such a special evening for our students.”